Dressing Techniques for Stroke Survivors

This video reviews different techniques for getting a stroke survivor dressed, who may have limited function on one side of the body. This video reviews upper body and lower body dressing from both a seated/standing position, as well as in bed. This video shows how a stroke survivor can maximize their independence with self-care tasks, as well as demonstrates how caregivers can better assist stroke survivors with dressing tasks. This video uses audio and visual content, as well as demonstration videos to help enhance your learning experience. The information provided in this video is based off of my knowledge and experience as an occupational therapist with rehabilitating stroke survivors and educating caregivers. However, below you can find some helpful resources to utilize to improve your independence, safety, and understanding with dressing tasks for stroke survivors. Use this link to access portions of the OTToolKit which can be super helpful resource for many aspects of stroke recovery, especially for caregivers: https://www.ottoolkit.com/blog/ot-toolkit-tips-educational-handouts-for-dressing/ More helpful tips from the American Stroke Association: https://www.stroke.org/en/life-after-stroke/recovery/daily-living/dressing-tips-for-stroke-survivors Use this Amazon link for a standing rail that may be helpful for a stroke survivor to use on their strong side when standing to pull pants over hips: https://www.amazon.com/yeezoo-Seniors-Non-Slip-Heights-Elderly/dp/B0BVMCP6RP/ref=sr_1_5?crid=290A7XILOPL9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j0Y5lcM9AWsXFeL28StgjVK8-ZyRsBnMx9Z7DSsSprvUBrg8ji7748JkwVNO4_wqEfLI6kV_QcxlVWtD_5KDQVTHFNYa0g-_mRn0QwbgIPmhr6mCM1IBiamTK0aIM_OF7CYAMWqHqwgUm9hUmcHLWMutvDKHKBuBLTqxG1TnK-pZnOjlZJpM7v9VogJtiYFNPdeRRz2Rmvi9b3NSz1cy8cEk_5ecg_T9Y8yoYkDHDHfdlnYc-sZKA352NhO0gM6ayW3iH65EI_G-MSGW7sfG-7FFsiPAAefXNq2SuXqwPUk.THZv9J5CwBtll90T51FvOrXkRi1zvAv2N-p0_rmky8M&dib_tag=se&keywords=standing+rail&qid=1718291225&sprefix=standing+rail%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-5 Use this Amazon link to find a bedrail which may help with mobility in bed for dressing: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bed+rail&crid=25BTMC41PRL0O&sprefix=bed+rail%2Caps%2C115&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Use this Amazon link to find a reacher which can be used to pick items up off of the floor or from high surfaces, but can also be used to aide with dressing : https://www.amazon.com/Sammons-Preston-Lightweight-Extension-Reaching/dp/B002BUMIO8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=29MGIFK0KI1HO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QAcPt5_q0Jw9PMPCCDNBsA1omuNJsiEPbcEnQYUZzvg2U6X3mAB2nNlE25kFrCbYz_ZbqwYhAc95Biu3y3B_-2y3gowqwePAqwc4uBSO9f2zrF6_7_3yk2NEJX8RvRepNOLXnAFFcBbWNhK_e0vJsfvJusElNKKLpfOl2xTuu5gz1SQBBtKHgUANcdaeEpdO_EforvD-Db8jDWeI5BqZnFAQIeL9fze5BhqiOWbZhsZGfCt0kekiCgGJzE1Yd-pEfrDxCNxyKz9DBXWVrd_46wvtg3GSE1j06GSk45JAyxg.kQ4q3FLqrTbYF8F46jbHt5Ry1FLDBXPI8y5QH3ZDiXc&dib_tag=se&keywords=reacher+tool&qid=1718291896&sprefix=reacher+tool%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Use this Amazon link for a button hook that can be used to help fasten buttons with one hand: https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Button-Hook-Arthritis-Independent/dp/B00WRG9LRI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2GJKXLRNOKHZ7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yPAa2vxmLKFO26l3dBaaWRwDCZP61exnqfRdVk71Ez8sS6qv1tz0WWyDWDZNoyUSJwfppL54d8qLGk4aXEDilkJxAVHzetWul1X9OaSjeT0KDahFSFC2B3Y3UqyQA3iwsfUpv--LLul_2qkap4O5nxckIKg6fEor-_-4VH98uG2-lz0L-Z0mwd9sKOlCQJzekssWt-ZoBy80dEXwN0ryzdiP9ae_x9qX8GXX5QZQ6G8zKyjfjQ6c7ZBXnKsN6Th_2OLdZT808rVAxODUL1KMHmPnQEUq9OSGTW0HaN5nP70.Ked9agnmAaV3wVmECI8tihqUT8K8R0pJCTLZBv9Jj-c&dib_tag=se&keywords=one+handed+dressing&qid=1718291935&sprefix=one+handed+dressi%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 *Due to the paid licensing fee through PowToon, access to images, short video clips, and designs from their website are permissible to use in this created content.